Dispenser box, detergent input device, washing equipment, washing equipment set

Abstract

The present invention provides a distributor box, a detergent dispenser, a washing machine, and a washing machine set, the distributor box comprising: a box body having at least one mounting groove, one of which is a first mounting groove; and a first limit unit provided in the first mounting groove and configured to restrain the detergent bottle or the hand-throwing box in the first mounting groove so that the detergent bottle and the hand-throwing box can be interchangeably inserted into the first mounting groove. According to the distributor box of the embodiment of the present invention, the first mounting groove is a commonly applicable mounting groove, and is not only suitable for mounting the hand-throwing box, but also suitable for mounting the detergent bottle, and can be made optional according to the layout needs of the washing machine product model by the manufacturer, distributor cases having the same structure can be made common, the versatility of parts can be improved, and the inventory pressure of dead stock can be reduced; the distributor box can be manufactured using the same mold for washing machines with different layouts, which can reduce the cost of the mold and shorten the development period of the product.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Cross - reference to related applications This application is proposed based on a Chinese patent application with an application number of 202210346549.0 and an application date of March 31, 2022, and a Chinese patent application with an application number of 202220767157.7 and an application date of March 31, 2022, and claims the priority of the above two Chinese patent applications. Here, all the contents of the above two Chinese patent applications are incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to the technical field of clothing washing care, and particularly relates to a dispenser box, a detergent input device, a washing device, and a washing device set.

Background Art

[0003] Taking washing machines as an example, for different models of washing machines, there are differences in the structure and function of the detergent input devices arranged therein, and the versatility of the parts of the detergent input devices between different models of washing machines is low.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In view of the above circumstances, embodiments of the present invention desirably provide a dispenser box, a detergent input device, a washing device, and a washing device set that can share at least the dispenser box for different detergent input arrangement situations and improve the versatility of parts.

[0005] Embodiments of the present invention include a box body having at least one mounting groove, and one of the mounting grooves is defined as a first mounting groove, and a first limiting unit provided in the first mounting groove and configured to restrain the detergent bottle or the hand-throwing box in the first mounting groove so that the detergent bottle and the hand-throwing box can be interchangeably placed in the first mounting groove.

[0006] In one embodiment, the first limit unit includes a front-end limit structure and a rear-end limit structure, and at least one of the front-end limit structure and the rear-end limit structure is configured to be elastically deformable by an external force so as to restrain the detergent bottle or the hand-throwing box between the front-end limit structure and the rear-end limit structure.

[0007] In one embodiment, the rear-end limit structure includes a first elastic arm, a first end of the first elastic arm is connected to the box body, and a second end of the first elastic arm is a free end protruding from an opening of a first mounting groove.

[0008] In one embodiment, the rear-end limit structure has a stopper structure provided at an opening of the first mounting groove, the first elastic arm is located behind the stopper structure, and the stopper structure is configured to engage and stop the detergent bottle or the hand-throwing box in the front-rear direction.

[0009] In one embodiment, the front-end limit structure is formed by a recess in which a part of the front side wall of the first mounting groove is recessed inward, and the wall thickness in the recess is made smaller than the wall thickness of the structure around the recess so that the end limit structure is configured to be elastically deformable by the action of an external force. Previous The wall thickness in the recess is made smaller than the wall thickness of the structure around the recess so that the end limit structure is configured to be elastically deformable by the action of an external force.

[0010] In one embodiment, the number of the mounting grooves is plural, and another one of the mounting grooves serves as a second mounting groove for mounting another detergent bottle. The first mounting groove and the second mounting groove are arranged side by side in the left-right direction, and the rear side of the second mounting groove is open.

[0011] In one embodiment, both the rear side and the top side of the first mounting groove are open.

[0012] In one embodiment, a first anti-slip protrusion for engaging with a detergent bottle is provided on the bottom wall of the first mounting groove, and a second anti-slip protrusion for engaging with another detergent bottle is provided on the bottom wall of the second mounting groove, and the shapes and / or positions of the first anti-slip protrusion and the second anti-slip protrusion are different.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first mounting groove and the second mounting groove are configured to have the same size so as to place detergent bottles with similar appearances and sizes.

[0014] Examples of the present invention a dispenser box according to any one of the present invention, a detergent box comprising a box body and a box cap provided with a first water supply passage having a water discharge port located above the first mounting groove so as to guide the flow of water to the first mounting groove. A detergent input device is provided on the rear side wall of the box body, with a first escape port for avoiding direct or indirect plugging and unplugging engagement between the detergent bottle in the first mounting groove and the liquid drain port of the input pump, and a first detergent input port for guiding the detergent discharged by the input pump into the box body.

[0015] In one embodiment, the number of the mounting grooves is plural, and another one of the mounting grooves is used as a second mounting groove for mounting another detergent bottle. The first mounting groove and the second mounting groove are arranged side by side in the left-right direction, and the rear side of the second mounting groove is open. The bottom of the box body has a water mixing groove, the box cap is provided with a second water supply passage, the first water supply passage and the second water supply passage are independent of each other, and the water discharge port of the second water supply passage is configured to guide the flow of water to the water mixing groove. On the rear side wall of the box body, a second escape port for avoiding direct or indirect plugging and unplugging engagement between the detergent bottle in the second mounting groove and the liquid drain port of the input pump, and a second detergent input port for guiding the detergent discharged by the input pump into the box body are provided.

[0016] Examples of the present invention are a bucket, an inner cylinder provided in the bucket, a detergent input device according to any embodiment of the present invention, a water supply pipe for supplying water to the detergent input device, and a laundry appliance including a charging pump for extracting detergent placed on a detergent bottle in the mounting groove.

[0017] Examples of the present invention include a first detergent bottle, a second detergent bottle, and a laundry appliance, wherein the laundry appliance includes a water supply pipe, a charging pump, a bucket, an inner cylinder provided in the bucket, and a detergent input device according to any embodiment of the present invention, the first detergent bottle is detachably placed in the first mounting groove, the second detergent bottle is detachably placed in the second mounting groove, the charging pump is configured to extract detergent in the first detergent bottle and detergent in the second detergent bottle, and a laundry appliance set in which the water supply pipe is connected to a water inlet of the second water supply passage and the water inlet of the first water supply passage is in an idle state.

[0018] Examples of the present invention include a manual box, a second detergent bottle, and a laundry appliance, wherein the laundry appliance includes a water supply pipe, a charging pump, a bucket, an inner cylinder provided in the bucket, and a detergent input device according to any embodiment of the present invention, the manual box is detachably placed in the first mounting groove, and the manual box has an input chamber having an input port for accommodating the flow of water from the first water supply passage on the top side, the second detergent bottle is detachably placed in the second mounting groove, the charging pump is configured to extract detergent in the first detergent bottle and detergent in the second detergent bottle, The water supply pipe is connected to the water inlet of the first water supply passage, and the water inlet of the second water supply passage is in an idle state, providing a washing machine set.

[0019] According to the dispenser box according to the embodiment of the present invention, the first mounting groove can be used as a commonly applicable mounting groove, which is suitable not only for mounting the throw-in box but also for mounting the detergent bottle. The manufacturer can make it an option according to the layout needs of the models of the washing machine products, and the dispenser cases with the same structure can be made common, improving the versatility of the parts, reducing the inventory pressure of dead stock, and manufacturing the dispenser box using the same mold for washing machines with different layouts, reducing the cost of the mold and shortening the product development period.

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings and examples. The following examples are for explaining the present invention, but do not limit the scope of the present invention.

[0022] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, the positions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "center", "vertical direction", "horizontal direction", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. are positions or positional relationships based on the illustration of the drawings, and are for the convenience and simplification of the description of the present invention only. It should be understood that the devices or elements mentioned are not necessarily indicated or implied to have a specific position and be constructed and operated at a specific position, and thus should not be regarded as a limitation to the present invention. Also, the terms "first", "second", "third" are for illustrative purposes only and are not understood to indicate or imply relative importance.

[0023] As shown in FIGS. 12 and 15, embodiments of the present invention are used in a washing device and provide a detergent input device including a dispenser box 1 and a detergent box 2.

[0024] Embodiments of the present invention further provide a washing device including an inner cylinder, a bucket, an input pump, a water supply pipeline, and a detergent input device according to any one of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0025] The inner cylinder is provided in the bucket, and the bucket is used to hold water.

[0026] The water supply pipeline is used to supply water to the detergent input device.

[0027] Exemplarily, the washing device includes a door, a housing, and a door seal ring 6 provided at the front end of the inner cylinder (see FIG. 18 ), and the bucket is provided in the housing.

[0028] An opening is provided in the housing, and the door is used to open and close the opening. The door seal ring 6 is used to seal the gap between the bucket and the opening of the housing. When the door closes the opening, the door abuts tightly against the door seal ring 6.

[0029] FIG. 13 to FIG. 15As shown, the detergent box 2 has a drawer space 2a, and the dispenser box 1 is provided in the drawer space 2a in the detergent box 2 so as to be pullable. As shown in FIGS. 12 and 15, the dispenser box 1 is in a state of being pulled out from the drawer space 2a. During normal use of the washing machine, the dispenser box 1 is pushed into the drawer space 2a.

[0030] As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, the dispenser box 1 includes a box body 1' and a first limit unit.

[0031] The box body 1' has at least one mounting groove, and one of the mounting grooves is the first mounting groove 1b.

[0032] The first limit unit is provided in the first mounting groove 1b and is configured to restrain the detergent bottle or the hand - throwing box 33 in the first mounting groove 1b so that the detergent bottle and the hand - throwing box 33 can be replaceably placed in the first mounting groove 1b.

[0033] According to the dispenser box 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the first mounting groove 1b, as a commonly applicable mounting groove, is not only suitable for mounting the hand - throwing box 33, but also suitable for mounting the detergent bottle. The manufacturer can make it an option according to the layout needs of different models of washing machine products, can standardize the dispenser case 1 with the same structure, improve the versatility of parts, reduce the inventory pressure of dead stock, and can manufacture the dispenser box using the same mold for washing machines with different layouts, reduce the cost of the mold, and also shorten the product development period.

[0034] The detergent bottle can accommodate detergents having fluid properties such as washing liquid, softener, disinfectant, perfume, etc.

[0035] In a certain embodiment, the detergent bottle can be reused, and the cap of the detergent bottle can be designed to be opened, allowing the user to open the cap and fill it with detergent. In other embodiments, the detergent bottle may be a disposable consumable, and after the detergent is used up, the detergent bottle cannot be reused.

[0036] Exemplarily, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 12, the hand-thrown box 33 has input chambers 33a', 33a'', and at the top sides of the input chambers 33a', 33a'', there are input ports 33b', 33b'' for accommodating the flow of water for water supply.

[0037] Exemplarily, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 12, the hand-thrown box 33 includes an input main body 331 and a throttle portion 332 provided at the rear end of the input main body 331. The space inside the throttle portion 332 communicates with the space inside the input main body 331, and the input chambers 33a', 33a'' are provided inside the input main body 331. The throttle portion 332 serves as the water discharge part of the hand-thrown box 33, and the water flow in the input main body 331 is discharged through the throttle portion 332.

[0038] Exemplarily, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 12, the top surface of the throttle portion 332 is lower than the top surface of the input main body 331, and a step surface 331a is formed at the boundary between the two.

[0039] Exemplarily, the throttle portion 332 is substantially flat, and as shown in FIG. 12, a continuous smooth surface is formed at the inner bottom wall of the throttle portion 332 and the inner bottom wall of the input main body 331, enabling the water flow to flow out through the throttle portion 332 along the smooth surface.

[0040] Exemplarily, the first mounting groove 1b is open at the rear side and the upper side. In this way, since the structure of the dispenser box 1 is simple, it is easy to perform injection molding, reducing the complexity of the mold and the production cost.

[0041] The specific structure of the first limit unit is not limited.

[0042] Exemplarily, the first limit unit includes a front-end limit structure 11 and a rear-end limit structure, and at least one of the front-end limit structure 11 and the rear-end limit structure is configured to be elastically deformable by an external force so as to restrain a detergent bottle or a hand-thrown box 33 therebetween.

[0043] Among them, the external force may be a pressing force applied to the front-end limit structure 11 or the rear-end limit structure during the insertion and removal of the detergent bottle or the hand-thrown box 33.

[0044] The front-end limit structure 11 and the rear-end limit structure sandwich the detergent bottle or the hand-thrown box 33 so that the detergent bottle or the hand-thrown box 33 does not move along the front-rear direction.

[0045] Exemplarily, the rear-end limit structure includes a first elastic arm 121, a first end of the first elastic arm 121 is connected to the box body 1', and a second end of the first elastic arm 121 is a free end protruding from an open portion on the rear side of the first mounting groove 1b.

[0046] When installing the detergent bottle, the rear end of the detergent bottle presses the first elastic arm 121, causing the first elastic arm 121 to deform rearward. Then, the detergent bottle is loosened, and the first elastic arm 121 presses the bottom of the detergent bottle against the front-end limit structure 11 to realize the mounting positioning of the detergent bottle.

[0047] The specific structure of the first elastic arm 121 is not limited. For example, in an embodiment, the first elastic arm 121 may be a metal sheet or a metal filamentous object mounted on the box body 1'. In other embodiments, the first elastic arm 121' has a structure integrally formed with the box body 1, for example, it is injection-molded together with the box body 1.

[0048] Exemplarily, the front-end limit structure 11 protrudes from the front side wall of the first mounting groove 1b. Gripping portions that are recessed inward are provided at the front end of the hand-thrown box 33 and the bottom of the detergent bottle. Taking the example of inserting the detergent bottle into the first mounting groove 1b, when the detergent bottle is inserted into the first mounting groove 1b, the front-end limit structure 11 is inserted into the gripping portion at the bottom of the detergent bottle, thereby restricting the upward movement of the detergent bottle.

[0049] The forming means of the front-end limit structure 11 is not limited. For example, in one embodiment, a separate component that defines the front-end limit structure 11 is attached to the front side wall of the first mounting groove 1b.

[0050] In other embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 12, the front-end limit structure 11 is formed by a recess in which a part of the front side wall of the first mounting groove 1b is recessed inward, and the wall thickness in the recess is smaller than the wall thickness of the structure around the recess so that the front-end limit structure 11 can be elastically deformed by the action of an external force. In this embodiment, by adopting a thin-wall design in the recess, the front-end limit structure 11 can undergo slight elastic deformation due to an external force.

[0051] Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 1, the box body 1' has a stopper structure 122 provided at the open portion of the first mounting groove 1b. As shown in FIGS. 3, 7, and 12, the first elastic arm 121 is located behind the stopper structure 122, and the stopper structure 122 engages with the detergent bottle or the hand-thrown box 33 in the front-rear direction.

[0052] For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the detergent bottle enters the first mounting groove 1b, the end face of the body of the detergent bottle engages with the stopper structure 122, and the cap of the detergent bottle abuts against the first elastic arm 121.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 12, when the hand-thrown box 33 enters the mounting groove, the stepped surface 331a engages with the stopper structure 122.

[0054] The stopper structure 122 can prevent the hand-thrown box 33 or the detergent bottle from moving excessively backward, prevent the first elastic arm 121 from being crushed, and play a role in protecting the first elastic arm 121.

[0055] In an embodiment, after the detergent bottle is attached to the first attachment groove 1b, the detergent bottle is positioned depending only on the first elastic arm 121 and the front-end limit structure 11 without contacting the stopper structure 122.

[0056] After the hand-thrown box 33 is attached to the first attachment groove 1b, the hand-thrown box 33 is positioned depending on the stopper structure 122 and the front-end limit structure 11 without contacting the first elastic arm 121. Due to a slight deformation of the front-end limit structure 11, the hand-thrown box 33 is locked between the stopper structure 122 and the front-end limit structure 11. After the entire device is installed, since the user does not need to frequently take out the hand-thrown box 33, the hand-thrown box 33 is relatively firmly installed, but when a little force is applied, the hand-thrown box 33 can also be taken out.

[0057] It should be understood that in other embodiments, the hand-thrown box 33 may be positioned depending only on the first elastic arm 121 and the front-end limit structure 11.

[0058] The number of attachment grooves may be one or a plurality. Among them, "a plurality" in the embodiments of the present invention means two or more.

[0059] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, at least one attachment groove is the second attachment groove 1a for attaching another detergent bottle. The first attachment groove 1b and the second attachment groove 1a are arranged side by side in the left-right direction, and the rear side of the second attachment groove 1a is open.

[0060] For the sake of convenience of explanation, the detergent bottle placed in the first attachment groove 1b is referred to as the first detergent bottle 32, and the detergent bottle placed in the second attachment groove 1a is referred to as the second detergent bottle 31.

[0061] The first detergent bottle 32 and the second detergent bottle 31 contain different types of detergents. For example, it should be understood that the first detergent bottle 32 contains auxiliary detergents such as fabric softener, disinfectant, and perfume, and the second detergent bottle 31 contains a liquid laundry detergent as the main detergent.

[0062] Note that it is necessary to arrange the second detergent bottle 31 and the first detergent bottle 32 on the washing machine at the same time. Furthermore, since the types of detergents in the second detergent bottle 31 and the first detergent bottle 32 are different, it should be understood that the second detergent bottle 31 and the first detergent bottle 32 cannot be mixed.

[0063] Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 5, a first anti-misalignment protrusion 131 for engaging with the detergent bottle is provided on the bottom wall of the first mounting groove 1b, and a second anti-misalignment protrusion 132 for engaging with another detergent bottle is provided on the bottom wall of the second mounting groove 1a.

[0064] The first anti-misalignment protrusion 131 and the second anti-misalignment protrusion 132 have different shapes and / or different positions. In this way, the second detergent bottle 31 cannot be mounted in the first mounting groove 1b and can only be mounted in the second mounting groove 1a, and the first detergent bottle 32 cannot be mounted in the second mounting groove 1a and can only be mounted in the first mounting groove 1b, thus preventing the operator from mistakenly mounting the detergent bottle.

[0065] Exemplarily, the second mounting groove 1a and the first mounting groove 1b are configured to have the same size so as to place detergent bottles with similar appearances and sizes. That is, since the above-mentioned second detergent bottle 31 and the first detergent bottle 32 have substantially the same appearance and size, it is easy to manufacture the detergent bottles using substantially the same mold, and the cost can be reduced.

[0066] Exemplarily, the dispenser box 1 is provided in the second mounting groove 1a and further includes a second limit unit for restraining the second detergent bottle 31 in the second mounting groove 1a.

[0067] The structure of the second limit unit is not limited.

[0068] Exemplarily, the second limit unit includes a second elastic arm and a first limit protrusion 142 (see FIG. 1), and the structure of the second elastic arm may be the same as that of the first elastic arm.

[0069] The structure of the first limit protrusion 142 may be the same as the above-described front-end limit structure.

[0070] Exemplarily, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the number of mounting grooves is at least three, one of which is the third mounting groove 1c, and the second mounting groove 1a is used for mounting the filtration container 34.

[0071] Exemplarily, the dispenser box 1 is provided in the third mounting groove 1c and further includes a third limit unit for restraining the filtration container 34 in the third mounting groove 1c.

[0072] Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 1, the third limit unit includes a third elastic arm 151 and a second limit protrusion 152, and the structure of the third elastic arm 151 may be the same as that of the first elastic arm 121.

[0073] The structure of the second limit protrusion 152 may be the same as the above-described front-end limit structure.

[0074] As shown in FIGS. 13, 14, and 15, the detergent box 2 includes a box body 21 and a box cap 22. The top side of the box body 21 is open, and the box cap 22 is provided to cover the open portion on the top side of the box body 21. The box body 21 and the box cap 22 jointly define a drawer space 2a for accommodating the dispenser box 1.

[0075] As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the bottom of the box body 21 has a water mixing groove 21a, that is, the water mixing groove 21a is located at the lower part of the drawer space 2.

[0076] As shown in FIGS. 13, 14 and 15, the box cap 22 is provided with first water supply passages 221' and 221'', and the water discharge ports of the first water supply passages 221' and 221'' are located above the first mounting groove 1b so as to guide the water flow to the first mounting groove 1b. That is, the water flow discharged from the first water supply passages 221' and 221'' first flows into the first mounting groove 1b and then from the first mounting groove 1b into the mixing water groove 21a.

[0077] Specifically, the water discharge ports of the first water supply passages 221' and 221'' are aligned with the inlets 33b' and 33b'', and the water flow discharged from the water discharge ports of the first water supply passages 221' and 221'' naturally falls to the inlets 33b' and 33b'' and enters the inlet chambers 33a' and 33a''.

[0078] Note that the water flow in the inlet chambers 33a' and 33a'' finally converges into the mixing water groove 21a.

[0079] The input pump is used to extract the detergent from the detergent bottle placed in the mounting groove. That is, the detergent in any detergent bottle in the mounting groove is quantitatively extracted by the input pump.

[0080] As shown in FIG. 16, on the rear side wall of the box body 21, there are provided a first escape port 21d'' for avoiding direct or indirect insertion and extraction engagement between the detergent bottle in the first mounting groove 1b and the liquid drain port of the input pump, and a first detergent inlet 21f'' for guiding the detergent discharged by the input pump into the box body 21.

[0081] That is, the first escape port 21d'' does not interfere with the direct or indirect insertion and extraction operation between the liquid drain port of the input pump and the first detergent bottle 32.

[0082] Exemplarily, in an embodiment where a second mounting groove 1a is provided in the box body 1', as shown in FIG. 16, a second escape port 21d' for avoiding direct or indirect insertion and extraction engagement between the detergent bottle in the second mounting groove 1a and the liquid drain port in the input pump is provided on the rear side wall of the box body 21, and a second detergent input port 21f' for guiding the detergent discharged by the input pump into the box body 21 is provided.

[0083] That is, the second escape port 21d' does not interfere with the direct or indirect insertion and extraction operation between the liquid drain port of the input pump and the second detergent bottle 31.

[0084] Exemplarily, as shown in FIGS. 13, 14, and 15, a second water supply passage 220 is provided in the box cap 22, and the first water supply passages 221', 221” and the second water supply passage 220 are provided independently of each other. That is, an external water source is independently introduced into the second water supply passage 220 and the first water supply passages 221', 221”, and water comes out independently, without affecting each other. Among them, the external water source is introduced by a water supply pipeline.

[0085] The water discharge port of the second water supply passage 220 is used to introduce the water flow into the mixing water groove 21a. That is, the water flow discharged from the second water supply passage 220 does not flow through any mounting groove.

[0086] The water discharge end of the water supply pipeline is connected to the water supply port of the second water supply passage 220 or the water supply ports of the first water supply passages 221', 221” and is configured to supply water to the second water supply passage 220 or the first water supply passages 221', 221”.

[0087] For example, when the water supply pipe needs to supply water to the second water supply passage 220, in one embodiment, the water supply pipe is connected only to the water inlet of the second water supply passage 220, and the water inlets of the first water supply passages 221' and 221" are in an idle state. That is, the water inlets of the first water supply passages 221' and 221" are not connected to the water supply pipe. In other embodiments, a water supply pipe is connected to the water inlet of the second water supply passage 220, and another water supply pipe is connected to the water inlets of the first water supply passages 221' and 221". However, the water supply pipe connected to the water inlets of the first water supply passages 221' and 221" does not supply water, and only the water supply pipe connected to the second water supply passage 220 supplies water. That is, the water supply pipe connected to the water inlets of the first water supply passages 221' and 221" does not actually function.

[0088] When the water supply pipe needs to supply water to the first water supply passages 221' and 221", in one embodiment, the water supply pipe is connected only to the water inlets of the first water supply passages 221' and 221", and the water inlet of the second water supply passage 220 is in an idle state. That is, the water inlet of the second water supply passage 220 is not connected to the water supply pipe. In other embodiments, a water supply pipe is connected to the water inlets of the first water supply passages 221' and 221", and another water supply pipe is also connected to the water inlet of the second water supply passage 220. However, the water supply pipe connected to the water inlet of the second water supply passage 220 does not supply water, and only the water supply pipe connected to the first water supply passages 221' and 221" supplies water. That is, the water supply pipe connected to the water inlet of the second water supply passage 220 does not actually function.

[0089] The detergent input device according to the embodiment of the present invention can selectively arrange a detergent bottle or a manual throwing box 33 according to the model of the washing device. That is, as for washing devices with different models, the detergent input device can be made common.

[0090] For example, when the model of the washing machine is Model 1, as shown in FIG. 13, the second detergent bottle 31 is placed in the second mounting groove 1a, the first detergent bottle 32 is placed in the first mounting groove 1b, and the water supply pipeline does not supply water to the first water supply passages 221' and 221", but supplies water to the second water supply passage 220. During the operation of the washing machine, without the need for user intervention, the input pump extracts the detergent in the second detergent bottle 31 and the detergent in the first detergent bottle 32, and the input pump quantitatively extracts the detergent. This washing machine of Model 1 is arranged in an auto double-input type.

[0091] When the model of the washing machine is Model 2, as shown in FIG. 14, the second detergent bottle 31 is placed in the second mounting groove 1a, the hand-throw box 33 is placed in the first mounting groove 1b, and the water supply pipeline does not supply water to the second water supply passage 220, but supplies water to the first water supply passages 221' and 221". In this way, the washing machine of Model 2 is arranged in a model that combines auto single-input and manual input. In this embodiment, it is possible to input the detergent required for washing into the hand-throw box 33.

[0092] As can be seen from the above, according to the detergent input device according to the embodiment of the present invention, washing machines with different arrangements can be made common with the same detergent input device. When installed, according to the arrangement situation of the detergent, the connection of the water supply pipeline can be connected to the water inlet of the first water supply passages 221' and 221" or the water inlet of the first water supply passages 221' and 221". In this way, the versatility of the parts can be improved, the inventory pressure of dead stock can be reduced, and the detergent input device can be manufactured using the same mold for washing machines with different arrangements, reducing the cost of the mold and shortening the product development period.

[0093] The number of the first water supply passages 221' and 221" may be one, two, or more. The number of the input chambers 33a' and 33a" is the same as that of the first water supply passages 221' and 221", and one first water supply passage 221' or 221" discharges water into the corresponding one input chamber 33a' or 33a".

[0094] Exemplarily, as shown in FIGS. 13, 14, and 15, the number of the first water supply passages 221' and 221” is at least two, and each of the first water supply passages 221' and 221” is independent of each other. That is, the water flows in each of the first water supply passages 221' and 221” do not flow into each other. For example, when it is necessary to supply water to the first water supply passages 221' and 221”, the number of the water supply pipes is at least two. One water supply pipe is connected to the water inlet of one of the first water supply passages 221', and the other water supply pipe is connected to the water inlet of the other first water supply passage 221”.

[0095] The water discharge ports of each of the first water supply passages 221' and 221” are arranged offset in the front-rear direction so as to discharge water independently to different locations in the first mounting groove 1b.

[0096] Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 10, the manual throw box 33 has at least two input chambers 33a' and 33a”. The water discharge port of one of the first water supply passages 221' discharges water to one of the input ports 33b', and the water discharge port of the other first water supply passage 221” discharges water to the other input port 33b”.

[0097] Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 12, each of the input chambers 33a' and 33a” is arranged along the front-rear direction. The rear side of the input chamber 33a' located at the rearmost is open, and the water flow that enters the rearmost input chamber 33a' flows out of the dispenser box 1 from the rear open portion and flows into the mixing water groove 21a. In this embodiment, powder laundry detergent, liquid laundry detergent, etc. can be put into the rearmost input chamber 33a'.

[0098] As shown in FIG. 12, the input chamber 33a” located in the front is communicated with the adjacent rear input chamber 33a' by the siphon passage 33c. The front input chamber 33a” can accommodate a care fluid detergent such as a softener. In this way, all the liquid in the manual throw box 33 is discharged only from the open portion at the rear side of the rearmost input chamber 33a', and the structure is simplified.

[0099] Note that the rearmost input chamber mentioned above is one of the input chambers that is closest to the rear among each of the input chambers.

[0100] The charging chambers located in front of the above are all the remaining charging chambers among each charging chamber, excluding the rearmost charging chamber above.

[0101] For example, when the number of charging chambers 33a' and 33a'' is two, one rear charging chamber is the last charging chamber 33a' above, and one foremost charging chamber 33a'' is the front charging chamber 33a'' above.

[0102] Also, for example, when the number of charging chambers 33a' and 33a'' is three, one intermediate charging chamber and one foremost charging chamber are all the front charging chambers above. Among them, one foremost charging chamber is communicated with one intermediate charging chamber by a siphon passage, and one intermediate charging chamber is communicated with the last charging chamber 33a' by another siphon passage.

[0103] Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 18, the washing device includes a first water discharge passage 41. The door seal ring 6 has a water injection port 6a. As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the box body 21 has a first drain port 21b communicating with the mixing water groove 21a, and the first water discharge passage 41 communicates the first drain port 21b and the water injection port 6a. That is, the water in the mixing water groove 21a is injected into the inner cylinder through the first water discharge passage 41 and the water injection port 6a of the door seal ring 6. In this way, the detergent directly enters the inner cylinder and directly contacts the clothes, improving the utilization rate of the detergent.

[0104] Exemplarily, in an embodiment, lift ribs are provided on the inner cylinder. Water passing holes are provided in the area covered by the lift ribs in the inner cylinder, and there are no water passing holes in the area outside the area covered by the lift ribs in the inner cylinder. The aqueous solution is exchanged through the water passing holes between the inner cylinder and the bucket. In this embodiment, since the clothes do not contact the edge of the water passing hole, the wear of the clothes caused by the edge of the water passing hole can be reduced.

[0105] In an embodiment where the door seal ring 6 has a water injection port 6a, the aqueous solution directly enters the inner cylinder, and the water injected into the inner cylinder gently enters the bucket through the water passage holes. In this way, the clothes can be wetted quickly, and the washing efficiency can be improved.

[0106] Exemplarily, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the box body 21 has a second drain port 21c. When the water level in the mixing groove 21a becomes higher than a preset water level, the liquid in the mixing groove 21a overflows to the second drain port 21c. As shown in the drawings, the washing device includes a second water discharge passage 42 for introducing the flow of water discharged through the second drain port 21c between the bucket and the inner cylinder.

[0107] In this embodiment, when the water level in the mixing groove 21a is below the overflow water level, the water in the mixing groove 21a enters the first water discharge passage 41 from the first drain port 21b. When the water level in the mixing groove 21a becomes higher than the overflow water level, the excess water overflows to the second drain port 21c and further enters the second water discharge passage 42. Since the first water discharge passage 41 needs to guide the water flow to the water injection port 6a of the door seal ring 6, the maximum water flow rate is limited by the water injection port 6a. Moreover, the second drain port 21c and the second water discharge passage 42 can quickly guide the water flow to the bucket when overflow occurs, that is, they play a role in safety protection and can accelerate the water supply.

[0108] The method for restricting the overflow water level is not limited. For example, in an embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, a water stop rib 211 is provided on the bottom wall of the box body 21. The mixing groove 21a and the first drain port 21b are located on the first side of the water stop rib 211, and the second drain port 21c is located on the second side of the water stop rib 211. The height of the top edge of the water stop rib 211 is set as the overflow water level of the mixing groove 21a. When the water level in the mixing groove 21a continues to rise to the top edge of the water stop rib 211, the aqueous solution flows over the water stop rib 211 from the top side of the water stop rib 211 to the second side of the water stop rib 211 and is discharged from the second drain port 21c.

[0109] In the embodiments of the present invention, the detergent container may be placed in the mounting groove by the user after purchase, or may be arranged in the mounting groove at the time of shipment. When it is necessary to arrange the throw-away box 33, the throw-away box 33 is attached to the second mounting groove when the entire facility is shipped. The user can take out the throw-away box 33 according to the needs of use, clean it, and then put it into the second mounting groove.

[0110] Exemplarily, as shown in FIG. 18, the washing equipment further includes a circulation pump 81, a first circulation passage 82, a second circulation passage 83, and a filtration container 34 (see FIGS. 5, 6, 8, 9, and 11). The filtration container 34 is detachably provided in the third mounting groove 1c.

[0111] The first circulation passage 82 communicates the water discharge port of the circulation pump 81 and the water supply port of the filtration container 34 for pumping the aqueous solution in the bucket through the first circulation passage 82 to the water supply port of the filtration container 34.

[0112] The water supply port of the second circulation passage 83 communicates with the water discharge port of the filtration container 34 to return the water filtered by the filtration container 34 to the bucket or the inner cylinder.

[0113] In this embodiment, for the purpose of circulating and filtering the lint, the water with lint at the bottom of the bucket is pumped by the circulation pump 81 to the water supply port of the filtration container 34. After passing through the filtration container 34, the lint remains in the filtration container 34, and the filtered water flows out through the water discharge port of the filtration container 34.

[0114] In an embodiment, modules such as scale prevention, sterilization, and aroma can be provided in the filtration container 34, so as to achieve functions such as color protection, sterilization, and scenting.

[0115] In an embodiment, it should be understood that the second circulation passage 83 can directly discharge the water drained by the filtration container 34 into the inner cylinder or the bucket.

[0116] In another embodiment, as shown in the drawings, the water discharge end of the second circulation passage 83 communicates with the first water discharge passage 41, that is, the second circulation passage 83 communicates with the water discharge port of the filtration vessel 34 and the first water discharge passage 41. The water in the second circulation passage 83 flows into the inner cylinder via the first water discharge passage 41 and the water inlet 6a. In other words, the first drain port 21b and the second circulation passage 83 both communicate with the first water discharge passage 41, and thus the first water discharge passage 41 can be reused, resulting in a compact structure.

[0117] For example, as shown in FIG. 17, a three-way structure 212 is provided below the box body 21, with the first port of the three-way structure 212 being the first drain port 21b, the discharge end of the second circulation passage 83 being connected to the second port 212b, and the inlet end of the second discharge passage 42 being connected to the third port 212a.

[0118] In some embodiments, the three-sided structure 212 may be part of the structure of the box body 21 and may be molded integrally with other parts of the box body 21. In other embodiments, the three-sided structure 212 may be a separate component and attached to the bottom of the box body 21.

[0119] The present invention provides a washing machine set in two different embodiments.

[0120] The washing machine set of the first embodiment is Description will be made with reference to Figures 4, 5, 6, 7 and 13.

[0121] The washing machine set includes a first detergent bottle 32, a second detergent bottle 31 and a washing machine according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0122] The first detergent bottle 32 is detachably placed in the first mounting groove 1b.

[0123] The second detergent bottle 31 is detachably placed in the second mounting groove 1a.

[0124] The dosing pump is used to extract the detergent in the first detergent bottle 32 and the detergent in the second detergent bottle 31.

[0125] The water supply pipe is connected to the water inlet of the second water supply passage 220, and the water inlets of the first water supply passages 221' and 221'' are in an idle state.

[0126] The input pumps have a first suction passage and a second suction passage that are independent of each other. The liquid in the first suction passage and the liquid in the second suction passage do not flow into each other and independently send the detergent. In this embodiment, the input pump is also called a double inlet pump.

[0127] The liquid drain port of the first suction passage is used to extract the detergent in the first detergent container. The detergent is discharged from the discharge port of the first suction passage and discharged into the mixing water channel 21a through one of the detergent inlets. The liquid drain port of the second suction passage is used to extract the detergent in the second detergent container. The detergent is discharged from the discharge port of the second suction passage and discharged into the mixing water channel 21a through the other detergent inlet.

[0128] Note that the first suction passage and the second suction passage cannot extract liquid at the same time. In this embodiment, the user can flexibly wash by replacing with different liquid laundry detergents according to needs, and it is easy to wash. Specifically, the user can purchase different types of detergent containers, the purchased detergent containers are filled with the detergents required by the user, the user takes out the original detergent container according to needs, and replaces it with the detergent container required for this washing. In this way, it is convenient for the user to flexibly replace the detergent.

[0129] The cap of the detergent container can be opened. That is, after the user injects the detergent into the detergent container, the user can put the detergent container into the mounting groove. It satisfies that the user adds the liquid by himself and at the same time satisfies that the user can purchase it in a bottle.

[0130] Note that in other embodiments, two independent input pumps can independently extract the detergents in the corresponding detergent containers respectively.

[0131] The washing machine set according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8, 9, 11, 12, and 14. Refer to FIGS. 8, 9, 11, 12, and 14 for description.

[0132] The washing machine set includes a hand - throwing box 33, a second detergent bottle 31, and a washing machine according to any of the above embodiments.

[0133] The hand - throwing box 33 is detachably placed in the first mounting groove 1b, has input chambers 33a', 33a'', and has input ports 33b', 33b'' for accommodating the flow of water from the first water supply passages 221', 221'' on the top sides of the input chambers 33a', 33a''.

[0134] The second detergent bottle 31 is detachably placed in the second mounting groove 1a.

[0135] The input pump is used to extract the detergent in the first detergent bottle 32 and the detergent in the second detergent bottle 31.

[0136] The water supply pipe is connected to the water inlets of the first water supply passages 221', 221'', and the water inlet of the second water supply passage 220 is in an idle state.

[0137] Regarding the auto - input mode in which the input pump extracts the liquid laundry detergent in the first detergent container, the user can open and close it according to the situation.

[0138] When opening the auto - input mode, the operation process of the washing machine is as follows.

[0139] When the user needs to add a laundry - assisting detergent such as a fabric softener or a disinfectant, before the start of washing, the dispenser box 1 is pulled out, and the required laundry - assisting detergent such as a fabric softener or a disinfectant is manually added to the front input chamber 33a'', and then the dispenser box 1 is pushed into the detergent box 2.

[0140] When the washing program starts, the input pump extracts the liquid laundry detergent in the first detergent container and discharges it into the mixing water channel 21a. Then, it discharges water into the rear input chamber 33a' through one of the first water supply passages 221', and the other first water supply passage 221'' is not supplied with water. In this auto-input mode, it is not necessary for the user to manually add the liquid laundry detergent to the rear input chamber 33a'. The water flow enters the mixing water channel 21a from the open part at the rear side of the input chamber 33a', is washed away in the mixing water channel 21a to dissolve the liquid laundry detergent, and the aqueous solution in the mixing water channel 21a enters the inner cylinder through the first drain passage 41 and the water injection port 6a.

[0141] At the rinsing stage, water is discharged into the front input chamber 33a'' through the other first water supply passage 221''. The water flow takes in the auxiliary detergent in the input chamber 33a'' and enters the rear input chamber 33a' through the siphon passage 33c, then enters the mixing water channel 21a again, and the aqueous solution in the mixing water channel 21a enters the inner cylinder through the first drain passage 41 and the water injection port 6a.

[0142] When closing the auto-input mode, the operation process of the washing device is as follows.

[0143] Before the washing starts, pull out the dispenser box 1, add the liquid laundry detergent or powdered laundry detergent to the rear input chamber 33a', manually add the washing auxiliary detergents such as fabric softener and disinfectant water to the front input chamber 33a'', and then push the dispenser box 1 back into the detergent box 2.

[0144] When the washing program starts, water is discharged into the rear input chamber 33a' through one of the first water supply passages 221', the other first water supply passage 221'' is not supplied with water, the water flow takes in the detergent in the input chamber 33a’ and enters the mixing water channel 21a, and the aqueous solution in the mixing water channel 21a enters the inner cylinder through the first drain passage 41 and the water injection port 6a.

[0145] At the rinsing stage, water is discharged into the front charging chamber 33a″ through the other first water supply passage 221″, and the flow of water carries the detergent in the charging chamber 33a″ and enters the rear charging chamber 33a' through the siphon passage 33c, then enters the mixing water groove 21a again, and the aqueous solution in the mixing water groove 21a enters the inner cylinder through the first drain passage 41 and the water injection port 6a.

[0146] In the description of the present invention, the descriptions such as "one embodiment", "an embodiment", "illustration", "specific illustration" or "an illustration" mean that the specific features, structures, materials or features described in this embodiment or illustration are combined and included in at least one embodiment or illustration of the [embodiment] of the present invention. In the present invention, the schematic expressions of the above terms are not necessarily for the same embodiment or illustration. And the specific features, structures, materials or requirements described can be appropriately combined in one or more embodiments or illustrations. Also, as long as they do not conflict with each other, those skilled in the art can combine different embodiments or illustrations described in the present invention and their features.

[0147] The above content is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and the present invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications to the present application. Modifications and changes belonging to the equivalent scope of the scope described in the present invention are all within the scope of the present invention.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0148] 1 Dispenser box 1' Box body 1a Second mounting groove 1b First mounting groove 1c Third mounting groove 2 Detergent box 2a Drawing space 6 Door seal ring 6a Water injection port 11 Front end limit structure 21 Box body 21a Mixing water groove 21b First drain port 21c Second drain port 21d First escape opening 21d’ Second escape opening 21f First detergent inlet 21f’ Second detergent inlet 22 Box cap 31 Second detergent bottle 32 First detergent bottle 33 Hand - throw box 33a Loading chamber 33a’ Loading chamber 33b Inlet 33b’ Inlet 33c Siphon passage 34 Filter container 41 First drain passage 42 Second drain passage 81 Circulation pump 82 First circulation passage 83 Second circulation passage 121, 121’ First elastic arm 122 Stopper structure 131 First anti - splash projection 132 Second anti - splash projection 142 First limit projection 151 Third elastic arm 152 Second limit projection 211 Water - stop rib 212 Three - side structure 212a Third opening 212b Second opening 220 Second water supply passage 221, 221’ First water supply passage 331 Loading body 331a Step surface 332 Throttle part

Claims

1. A box body having at least one mounting groove, with one of the mounting grooves being a first mounting groove, and a first limit unit provided in the first mounting groove and configured to restrain the detergent bottle or the hand-throwing box in the first mounting groove so that the detergent bottle and the hand-throwing box can be replaceably inserted into the first mounting groove. The first limit unit includes a front-end limit structure and a rear-end limit structure. At least one of the front-end limit structure and the rear-end limit structure is configured to be elastically deformable by an external force so as to restrain the detergent bottle or the hand-throwing box between the front-end limit structure and the rear-end limit structure. The number of the mounting grooves is plural, and another one of the mounting grooves is used as a second mounting groove for mounting another detergent bottle. The first mounting groove and the second mounting groove are arranged side by side in the left-right direction, and the rear side of the second mounting groove is open. The first mounting groove and the second mounting groove are configured to have the same size so as to place detergent bottles having the same appearance and size. A first anti-falling protrusion for engaging with the detergent bottle is provided on the bottom wall of the first mounting groove, and a second anti-falling protrusion for engaging with another detergent bottle is provided on the bottom wall of the second mounting groove. The shapes and / or positions of the first anti-falling protrusion and the second anti-falling protrusion are different. Dispenser box.

2. The rear-end limit structure includes a first elastic arm. A first end of the first elastic arm is connected to the box body, and a second end of the first elastic arm is a free end protruding to an open portion of the first mounting groove. The dispenser box according to Claim 1.

3. The rear-end limit structure has a stopper structure provided at the open portion of the first mounting groove. The first elastic arm is located behind the stopper structure, and the stopper structure is configured to be engaged in the front-rear direction with respect to the detergent bottle or the hand-throwing box. The dispenser box according to Claim 2.

4. The front-end limit structure is formed by a recess in which a part of the front side wall of the first mounting groove is recessed inward. The thickness of the recess is configured to be smaller than the thickness of the structure around the recess so that the front-end limit structure is configured to be elastically deformable by the action of an external force. The dispenser box according to Claim 1.

5. Both the rear side and the top side of the first mounting groove are open. The dispenser box according to claim 1.

6. A dispenser box according to any one of claims 1 to 5, a box body, and a detergent box having a box cap provided with a first water supply passage whose water discharge port is located above the first mounting groove so as to guide the flow of water to the first mounting groove, wherein a first escape port for avoiding direct or indirect insertion and extraction engagement between the detergent bottle and the liquid drain port of the input pump in the first mounting groove, and a first detergent input port for guiding the detergent discharged by the input pump into the box body are provided on the rear side wall of the box body. Detergent input device.

7. The bottom of the box body has a water mixing groove, the box cap is provided with a second water supply passage, the first water supply passage and the second water supply passage are independent of each other, and the water discharge port of the second water supply passage is configured to guide the flow of water to the water mixing groove, wherein a second escape port for avoiding direct or indirect insertion and extraction engagement between the detergent bottle and the liquid drain port of the input pump in the second mounting groove, and a second detergent input port for guiding the detergent discharged by the input pump into the box body are provided on the rear side wall of the box body. The detergent input device according to claim 6.

8. A bucket, an inner cylinder provided in the bucket, the detergent input device according to claim 6, a water supply pipe for supplying water to the detergent input device, and an input pump for extracting the detergent placed on the detergent bottle in the mounting groove. Comprising Washing equipment.

9. Comprising a first detergent bottle, a second detergent bottle, and washing equipment, wherein the washing equipment comprises a water supply pipe, an input pump, a bucket, an inner cylinder provided in the bucket, and the detergent input device according to claim 7, wherein the first detergent bottle is detachably placed in the first mounting groove, the second detergent bottle is detachably placed in the second mounting groove, the input pump is configured to extract the detergent in the first detergent bottle and the detergent in the second detergent bottle, the water supply pipe is connected to the water inlet of the second water supply passage, and the water inlet of the first water supply passage is in an idle state. Washing equipment set.

10. Comprising a hand-thrown box, a second detergent bottle, and washing equipment, wherein the washing equipment comprises a water supply pipe, an input pump, a bucket, an inner cylinder provided in the bucket, and the detergent input device according to claim 7, The manual throw box is detachably placed in the first mounting groove, and the manual throw box has an input chamber having an input port for accommodating the flow of water from the first water supply passage on the top side. The second detergent bottle is detachably placed in the second mounting groove. The input pump is configured to extract the detergent in the manual throw box and the detergent in the second detergent bottle. The water supply pipe is connected to the water supply port of the first water supply passage, and the water supply port of the second water supply passage is in an idle state. Washing equipment set.

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